Malta Stock Exchange achieves record financial results in 2024, strengthens strategic position

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The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) has announced record financial results for 2024, reflecting its continued commitment to innovation, transparency, and sustainable growth in the Maltese capital markets.

In 2024, the Exchange recorded a 4.26% increase in revenue, rising to €9.32 million, and a 10.25% increase in operating profit, reaching €5.43 million. These gains were driven by a notable rise in listing activity and interest income, reinforcing MSE’s role as a key player in Malta’s financial ecosystem.

Despite a 5.71% increase in operating costs, largely due to investments in technology and workforce development, the Exchange achieved a net profit margin of 41%, up from 38% in the previous year. This positions the MSE among the most efficient and profitable exchanges globally.

“Our strong financial performance in 2024 is a clear reflection of our strategic direction and operational discipline,” said Mr Joseph Portelli, Executive Chairman of the Malta Stock Exchange. “We remain focused on delivering value to our stakeholders while building a resilient and future-ready marketplace.”

The Exchange distributed a €2.25 million net ordinary dividend, supported by sustainable profitability and prudent financial management. This dividend represents a 225% increase over the amount paid in 2015. The company’s after-tax net income is 129% greater than it was 10 years prior. 

MSE also reported a 10.73% increase in total assets, reaching €15.6 million, driven by increased investments in interest-bearing financial instruments.

The Exchange’s performance comes amid a resilient Maltese economy, which grew by 5.0% in 2024, supported by strong domestic demand, tourism, and services. While global economic conditions remained mixed, the MSE successfully navigated challenges such as inflationary pressures and interest rate uncertainty.

Looking ahead, the Malta Stock Exchange remains committed to increasing trading volume and liquidity and supporting the continued development of Malta’s capital markets.

The Malta Business Weekly

In 1994, the Malta Business Weekly became the first newspaper fully dedicated to business. Today this newspaper is a leader in business and financial news. Together with the launch of the MBW newspaper, the company started organising various business breakfasts to discuss various current issues that were targeting the business community in Malta.

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